Coconino National Forest, Arizona
Devil's Bridge via Mescal Trailhead
4.8
Moderate↕️ Out & backDistance
4.1 mi
6.6 km
Elevation
+521 ft
159 m
Est. Time
~2h 12m
Route
Out & back
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Trail Guide
Best Season
Oct – Apr
Parking
Mescal Trailhead on Boynton Pass Rd — paved lot, free, fills by 8am on weekends
Fees & Passes
No fee
Hiker Tips
- •Longer approach than the Dry Creek Rd route but much easier parking
- •Trail passes through gorgeous juniper-pinyon forest for the first 2 miles
- •Chuck Wagon Trail connects this route to multiple other trails for loop options
Elevation Profile
↑ 521 ft gain4,500 – 5,003 ft
5,003 ft4,511 ft
0.0 mi1.0 mi2.0 mi3.1 mi4.1 mi
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Virtual Trail Experience
Devil's Bridge via Mescal Trailhead
4.1 mi · +521 ft
Activities
🥾Hiking
Trail Features
🐕Dogs on Leash
💧River
🏔️Scenic Views
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at trailhead · updates every 2hTrail Conditions
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Excessive Heat Warning — hike early morning only
77°F
Moderate rain
Poor
23 mph wind
Tod101°77°
1.2"
Tom100°73°
0.4"
Wed100°71°
1.5"
Thu99°71°
1.1"
Fri100°71°
0.9"
Sat98°72°
0.6"
Sun96°66°
3"
💡 Start before 7am to avoid peak heat. Bring 1L of water per hour.
Trail Summary
Distance4.1 miles (6.6 km)
Elevation+521 ft gain
Route TypeOut & back
DifficultyModerate
Est. Time~2h 12m
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